Recall 96V-175
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1991 to 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 4 other models: Visibility.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-175
- Reported
- September 19, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 28,874 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all available fluid.
The risk
Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification began november 18, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz 300 1991 to 1993
- Mercedes-Benz 320 1994
- Mercedes-Benz 500 1990 to 1994
- Mercedes-Benz 600 1993 to 1994
- Mercedes-Benz SL Class 1996